A powerful storm was pummeling the U.S. East Coast with heavy rains, gusty winds and coastal flooding Sunday, with states of emergency declared in New Jersey and New York City and the surrounding region.
The big picture: Coastal flood warnings were in effect for much of the East Coast, including NYC, from the nor'easter that began slamming parts of the Carolinas on Saturday, and which prompted water rescues in Columbus County, N.C., and Georgetown, S.C., on Sunday.
Western Alaska was being slammed by flooding rains and hurricane-force winds from the remnants of Typhoon Halong that are set to impact multiple communities in the region through Monday.
The latest: Flying debris injured some people and there was no immediate health aid for several communities due to the storm that prompted water rescues in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, the Alaska Association of Village Council Presidents said in a statement that noted residents in some communities were sheltering in school gyms.
